Director of GRC Operational Risk Management

Position Director of GRC Operational Risk Management at Live Nation Entertainment. Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end third‑party risk management lifecycle: due diligence and onboarding, risk tiering and assessments, contractual risk controls, ongoing monitoring and offboarding. Manage a team of risk analysts who evaluate risks associated with vendors, partners and outsourced services, conduct risk management for external websites and mobile applications, and support additional risk assessments. Partner with corporate teams (security, privacy, legal, technology) to review security controls, vulnerabilities and penetration testing results; ensure data protection, privacy and resilience standards are met. Drive a strong risk culture, ensuring accountability across first, second and third lines of defense. Mature and improve the program by integrating third‑party risk into broader enterprise risk and operational risk frameworks, distributing assessment assignments and monitoring progress to meet SLAs. Support quality assurance by reviewing assessment documentation and identifying areas for process improvement. Track team metrics, backlog status and stakeholder engagement levels for reporting. Lead team stand‑ups and serve as primary contact for operational blockers or intake escalations. Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, automation and stakeholder engagement enhancements. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Operations or related field, or comparable experience. 6+ years of experience in third‑party risk management and/or operational risk, compliance roles, including experience managing teams, projects and driving process improvements and efficiency. Relevant certifications preferred (CRISC, CTPRP, CISA, CISM, CPA, CIA). Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills. Experience with GRC tools and risk platforms (ProcessUnity, Optro, Workiva, GRC, OneTrust) and familiarity with risk assessment platforms (ProcessUnity, Prevalent or similar). Strong analytical skills with ability to translate risk data into actionable insights. Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and coordinate operational workflows. Experience managing queue‑based assignments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure quality and consistency. Comfortable collaborating cross‑functionally and presenting updates to senior stakeholders. Benefits & Perks Health: medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family; access to a care concierge; flexible or health savings accounts. Yourself: free concert tickets; generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick and personal days. Wealth: 401(k) program with company match; stock reimbursement program. Family: new parent programs including caregiver leave, fertility, adoption, foster or surrogacy support. Career: career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment. Others: volunteer time off; crowdfunding match. Compensation Expected compensation: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 USD. Pay is based on market location, qualifications, skills and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability and other protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered in accordance with applicable fair‑chance ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.